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Shows, swaps, auctions and races we have on our radar. Always confirm dates with the organizer before you travel.

48 events · 34 with dates · 14 dates TBA

November 2026

Nov 25–29, 2026

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Daytona Turkey Run (Fall)

Daytona International Speedway infield · Daytona Beach, FL

Thanksgiving-weekend classic car show with a huge swap meet and car corral – parts hunting heaven.

Car ShowNational

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December 2026

Dec 10–12, 2026

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

PRI Show 2026 (Performance Racing Industry)

Indiana Convention Center · Indianapolis, IN

Trade-only racing parts expo – 1,100+ exhibitors; great for new-product and engine-builder content.

Trade / IndustryNational

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January 2027

Jan 5–17, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Mecum Kissimmee 2027

Osceola Heritage Park · Kissimmee, FL

World's largest collector car auction (~4,500 vehicles). Good for market-value and 'what's it worth' content.

AuctionNational

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Jan 12–24, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Detroit Auto Show 2027

Huntington Place · Detroit, MI

Major new-model auto show.

Auto ShowUpper Midwest

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Jan 23–31, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2027

WestWorld of Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ

Flagship collector car auction, expanded to nine days for 2027.

AuctionNational

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February 2027

Feb 5–7, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Grand National Roadster Show

Fairplex · Pomona, CA

World's longest-running indoor car show; home of the AMBR award. Dates from ticket listings – confirm with organizer.

Car ShowNational

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March 2027

Mar 5–7, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Detroit Autorama (74th)

Huntington Place · Detroit, MI

Premier hot rod / custom show and the Ridler Award – peak build-quality inspiration.

Car ShowUpper Midwest

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Mar 12–13, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Spring Nationals

WestWorld of Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ

Goodguys 2027 season opener.

Car ShowNational

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Mar 20–21, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys All American Get-Together

Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton, CA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Mar 26–28, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Spring Daytona Turkey Run

Daytona International Speedway · Daytona Beach, FL

Spring edition – thousands of classics, swap meet and car corral.

Car ShowNational

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April 2027

Apr 2–4, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Del Mar Nationals

Del Mar Fairgrounds · Del Mar, CA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Apr 16–17, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys North Carolina Nationals

NC State Fairgrounds · Raleigh, NC

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Apr 17–18, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Grassroots Motorsports $2000 Challenge

Gainesville Raceway · Gainesville, FL

Build a race car for $2,000 or less, then autocross and drag race it. The ultimate DIY-wrencher event.

Grassroots / Budget BuildNational

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May 2027

May 14–15, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Legends of Hot Rodding

Nashville Fairgrounds · Nashville, TN

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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June 2027

Jun 4–6, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Carlisle Ford Nationals

Carlisle Fairgrounds · Carlisle, PA

World's largest all-Ford show plus a massive Ford-only flea market. (Organizer is promoting 2027 registration; confirm exact dates.)

Car ShowNational

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Jun 11–12, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Southeastern Nationals

Georgia National Fairgrounds · Perry, GA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Jun 18–20, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

MSRA Back to the 50's Weekend

Minnesota State Fairgrounds · St. Paul, MN

10,000+ pre-1965 street rods and customs plus a big Sunday swap meet – the hometown must-shoot.

Car ShowUpper Midwest

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July 2027

Jul 2–4, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Heartland Nationals

Iowa State Fairgrounds · Des Moines, IA

Closest Goodguys national to the Twin Cities (~4 hr drive).

Car ShowUpper Midwest

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Jul 8–10, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Iola Car Show & Swap Meet

Iola Old Car Show Grounds · Iola, WI

One of the Midwest's largest car shows and swap meets – endless project-car and parts finds.

Swap MeetUpper Midwest

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Jul 9–11, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Carlisle Chrysler Nationals

Carlisle Fairgrounds · Carlisle, PA

All-Mopar show, swap meet and burnout contest.

Car ShowNational

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Jul 9–11, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Summit Racing Nationals

Ohio Expo Center · Columbus, OH

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Jul 9–11, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

NHRA Route 66 Nationals

Route 66 Raceway · Joliet, IL

NHRA national event near Chicago.

MotorsportUpper Midwest

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Jul 23–25, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Pacific Northwest Nationals

Washington State Fair Events Center · Puyallup, WA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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August 2027

Aug 5–8, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

NSRA Street Rod Nationals (58th)

Kentucky Exposition Center · Louisville, KY

Flagship street rod event – 1997-and-older vehicles, huge vendor midway and seminars.

Car ShowNational

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Aug 19–22, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

NHRA Brainerd Nationals

Brainerd International Raceway · Brainerd, MN

Minnesota's biggest drag race weekend – famous campground culture.

MotorsportUpper Midwest

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Aug 21, 2027

Needs date checkowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Woodward Dream Cruise

Woodward Avenue · Royal Oak / Birmingham, MI

World's largest one-day automotive event. Held the third Saturday of August – confirm when announced.

CruiseUpper Midwest

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Aug 27–29, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys West Coast Nationals

Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton, CA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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September 2027

Sep 1–6, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

NHRA U.S. Nationals

Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park · Indianapolis, IN

Drag racing's biggest race, over Labor Day weekend.

MotorsportNational

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Sep 17–19, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Colorado Nationals

The Ranch Events Complex · Loveland, CO

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Sep 24–25, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Lone Star Nationals

Texas Motor Speedway · Fort Worth, TX

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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November 2027

Nov 2–5, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

SEMA Show 2027

Las Vegas Convention Center · Las Vegas, NV

The aftermarket industry's biggest trade show (industry credentials required). Huge for new-product content.

Trade / IndustryNational

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Nov 13–14, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Autumn Get-Together

Alameda County Fairgrounds · Pleasanton, CA

Goodguys national event.

Car ShowNational

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Nov 19–21, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

Goodguys Southwest Nationals

WestWorld of Scottsdale · Scottsdale, AZ

Goodguys season finale.

Car ShowNational

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December 2027

Dec 9–11, 2027

Confirmed (owner label)Owner-supplied; not independently verified. Check source before travel.

PRI Show 2027

Indiana Convention Center · Indianapolis, IN

Racing industry trade show (trade-only).

Trade / IndustryNational

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Date to be announced

Recurring events whose next dates have not been announced. The month shown is a hint, not a date.

TBAYear-round

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

24 Hours of Lemons (season)

Tracks nationwide · Various

Endurance racing in $500 cars – Midwest rounds have included Road America and Brainerd. 2027 schedule usually posted in late fall.

Grassroots / Budget BuildNational

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TBAOctober

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

AACA Eastern Fall Nationals (Hershey)

Hersheypark complex · Hershey, PA

World's largest antique car show and flea market. Held the first full week of October.

Swap MeetNational

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TBAMarch

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Easter Jeep Safari

Moab area trails · Moab, UT

Nine days of guided trail rides ending on Easter Sunday (Easter 2027 is March 28).

Off-RoadNational

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TBASeptember

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Fall Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show

Jefferson County Fair Park · Jefferson, WI

Fall edition of the big Jefferson swap meet. Usually late September.

Swap MeetUpper Midwest

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TBAJune

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

GRIDLIFE Midwest Festival

GingerMan Raceway · South Haven, MI

Grassroots time attack, drifting, car show and music festival. Usually mid-June.

MotorsportUpper Midwest

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TBAYear-round

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Gambler 500 (events nationwide)

Public lands · Various

Cheap-car off-road adventures that clean up public land. Local chapter events run all season.

Off-RoadNational

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TBASeptember

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

HOT ROD Drag Week

Traveling route · Multi-track

Drive your street-legal drag car to five tracks in five days – the toughest DIY endurance test. Usually September.

Grassroots / Budget BuildNational

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TBAJune

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

HOT ROD Power Tour

Traveling route · Multi-city

Week-long traveling car show and road trip, typically the second week of June.

CruiseNational

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TBASeptember

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Holley LS Fest East / MoParty / Ford Festival

Beech Bend Raceway Park · Bowling Green, KY

Holley's September run of back-to-back GM, Mopar and Ford festivals.

MotorsportNational

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TBAMay

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Holley LS Fest Texas

Texas Motor Speedway · Fort Worth, TX

LS-powered drifting, drag racing and the Truck Shootout. 2027 dates coming soon.

MotorsportNational

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TBAApril

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Holley LS Fest West

Las Vegas Motor Speedway · Las Vegas, NV

LS-swap festival: drag, drift, off-road, burnouts and a big show. Organizer says 2027 dates coming soon.

MotorsportNational

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TBAApril

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Spring Jefferson Swap Meet & Car Show

Jefferson County Fair Park · Jefferson, WI

3,100+ swap spaces – one of the Midwest's biggest parts swaps. Usually the last weekend of April.

Swap MeetUpper Midwest

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TBAJanuary

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Twin Cities Auto Show

Minneapolis Convention Center · Minneapolis, MN

Moved to early January in 2026 (Jan 3–11). Watch for 2027 dates.

Auto ShowUpper Midwest

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TBAFall

Dates TBAowner-supplied, as of November 8, 2026

Twin Cities Roadsters Swap Meet

Minnesota State Fairgrounds · St. Paul, MN

Long-running fall swap meet at the State Fairgrounds.

Swap MeetUpper Midwest

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Event statuses are owner-supplied by Severe Auto and not independently verified. Source: organizer sites and event listings, as of November 8, 2026. Dates were checked against organizer sites and event listings as of November 8, 2026. Needs date check means the dates came from secondary listings or a fixed rule, so confirm with the organizer before you travel. TBA events are recurring, and their next dates haven't been announced yet.

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